A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-08
Summary:

The sporting drama entitled 'A Gentleman Rider' was screened last night at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10
Summary:

Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special starring Lew Cody, will be shown at the World Theatre for a run of four days beginning today. It is adapted to the screen by H. Tipton Steck from a story by Elmer Forst. Besides, Mr. Cody previously appeared in 'The Beloved Cheater…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Through a Glass Window,' which was presented at the World Theatre last night, is an excellent show. Little Miss Avoy wins your attention as the plucky little mite. And then there is Raymond Mckee and Fannie Midgely [sic]. All in all, it is a heart interest story which stacks up splendidly…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-02-28
Summary:

Divorce' starring Jane Novak. There is also a Pathe's British Gazette showing British disaster off Portland and Great London dock fire.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-02-27
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 1st March at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Jane Novak in 'Divorce' in 6 reels. Also a Pathe's British Gazette showing British disaster off Portland and Great London dock fire. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1 and 70 cents. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 1st March at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Jane Novak in 'Divorce' in 6 reels. Also Pathe's British Gazette, showing British submarine disaster off Portland and Great London dock fire. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 70 cents.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-28 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a picture of super-flappers and New York's dazzling nightlife, Marie Prevost in Warner Bros. classic of the screen, 'The Beautiful and Damned.' Also Pathe British Gazette and Out of Inkwell comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-04 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th, Carmel Myers in 'The Dancer of the Nile.' Also 'Arrival of Captain D'oisy' (the world tour airman), complete pictures of the crowds waiting for the arrival of the famous French Airman, His appearance in the skies, his landing and crash.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Saturday 21st at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in the starling photoplay of super-power on marriage and divorce, 'Brass' in 9 parts. Also Pathe British Gazette. Admission: 9…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-20 - 1924-06-20
Summary:

Today to Saturday 21st at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont, Pat O'Malley in 'Brass' in 9 parts. Also Pathe British Gazette. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 70 cents.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe British Gazette: King and Queen of Romania at the British Empire exhibition. Hoot Gibson and Laura La Plante in 'Ride for Your Life.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney in a Universal-Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Francisco into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is entitled 'The Shock.' The sweetness is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The romantic love story is the play in which Mary Philbin is at her very best.' This statement, by King Baggot, seems borne out in her three biggest successes of the screen; 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's Highway,' and her last 'The Gaiety Girl,' Universal…